It is the policy of Western Carolina University to practice energy conservation by
supporting the University’s Strategic Energy Plan.

Accordingly, the University will employ energy management and control systems in all
campus buildings. Heating thermostats will be set to maintain no more than 70 degrees
Fahrenheit and cooling thermostats will be set to maintain no less than 76 degrees
Fahrenheit, during the summer.

All new campus construction and renovation projects will incorporate the most energy
efficient equipment and new technology as possible. Preventive and corrective maintenance
will emphasize improved operating efficiency in existing equipment.

It is the responsibility of Building Coordinators to promote energy conservation among
building occupants, to monitor their buildings regularly, and to submit work requests
for needed repairs to the Office of Facilities Management. Each Building Coordinator
should contact the Energy Manager, at the Office of Facilities Management, to develop
an energy plan which would incorporate the best building practices for their respective
building(s).

The primary responsibility to limit energy usage on a daily basis, and correct or
report wasteful conditions, lies with each Department Head. Department Heads are encouraged
to contact the Energy Manager at the Office of Facilities Management to schedule an
Energy Audit to look for wasteful conditions, in their respective areas.

All WCU employees and students can and are encouraged to conserve by turning off all
unneeded lights, close all doors and windows when heating or air-conditioning systems
are running; turn off fans, coffee pots, and other small electric appliances when
not in use, promptly report all systems or equipment malfunctions.

Note: The North Carolina Department of Administration has banned the use of Portable
electric space heaters in State Buildings.

All personnel are responsible for employing the proper energy and fuel conservation
procedures to perform their jobs. Buildings and equipment necessary to perform required
work should be monitored and maintained, to eliminate wasteful energy practices.

If there are questions as to the best energy saving practice to follow, please contact
the Energy Manager at the office of Facilities Management.